The Comment Revolution

The Comment Revolution has been thoroughly written about in 3 journal items. Please read all 3 before making a comment.

The Comment Revolution
The Comment Revolution: Part 2
The Comment Revolution Progress: Slow And Steady

My Crazy Life

Things slowed down a little with this movement, but we are very much active. My life has gotten so busy over the last week that I haven't had a ton of time to do things, but I'm trying to fit them in here and there. Be patient, for work has a stronghold on my life at the moment.

Also, I'm moving at the end of the month. This means that in my very little free time I have to pack, arrange for transportation of my things, make sure I have heat and electricity on move in, arrange for cable and internet installation, and clean my current apartment before the end of next weekend. It's a little crazy right now, but things will get back to normal in June.

Where We're At

I'm still receiving a ton of feedback on the last two journal entries which is quite uplifting. Most of them are positive and have suggestions on how to make this work. Please feel free to continue sending us your ideas.

Right now I'm in contact with *ivyc, * inziladun, `coshdaddy, and `justthorne about how we plan on shaping this idea into reality. *ivyc is going to be starting on the "critique user guide" soon along with help from other sources, though right now she's on vacation. `leodadominico has given us permission to use his journal entry on commenting (a very useful resource) for reference in our own complete guide.

Through recommendations I've found quite a few other great commenting deviants, including a newcomer who just joined in the last few weeks.

Recognition

Once again I'd like to recognize two deviants who have been outstanding with comments over their short stay here at deviantART.



~astrild joined deviantART only 10 days ago, yet she's left a mark on this community like no other in that short amount of time. Though most of you have not even heard of her, her comments rate as some of the best this site has ever seen. They're so long, you'll think you're reading a news article and not a comment.



If you've ever received a comment from ~ ladymysti, chances are you noticed her. Another deviant who's comment length rival that of a short novel, her words are detailed and helpful. She's not the most popular deviant nor does she have many followers, but she's got the kind of commenting talent we like to see in our deviants.

These two wonderful community members have received a 1 month subscription to deviantART in thanks for their great work. Congrats to both of you!

Moving Along

As far as moving on with things goes, we're proceeding slowly but surely at the moment. I'm bound by work and moving right now, so don't expect too much from me until June. Until then I will be updating things and talking with the other leaders of this revolution to try and decide which direction to head with it.

Thanks again for everyone who's supporting us here. I know it's a small gesture, but every little bit counts. Education is our primary tactic here, just be sure of that. We need to share the value of good comments with all of the community!

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*splat
Patrick Haney
splat@deviantart.com
http://splat.deviantart.com